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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
Website: http://www.umanitoba.ca/law/newsite/<br>
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Website: http://law.robsonhall.ca/<br>
Phone: (204) 480-1485<br>
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Phone: 204.474.6130 <br>
Admissions e-mail: lawadmissions@umanitoba.ca
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Admissions E-Mail: lawadmissions@umanitoba.ca <br>
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General Information E-Mail: lawinfo@umanitoba.ca <br>
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Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
  
 
==Program Information==
 
==Program Information==
*Bachelor of Laws (L.L.B.)
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* Juris Doctor - J.D.
*Three year program
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*3 years in length
**Limited number of applicants are accepted as half time students in a six year program
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*Typical number of applications = 800-1000
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*Class size = 101
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====Admission statistics====
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*Total number of applicants:700-900
NOTE: There are two categories for applicants
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*Class size: 106
*Index score – applicants are evaluated strictly by a formula (GPA and LSAT)
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There are three (3) categories of admission to first year: Index score category, individual consideration category and Canadian Indigenous Category.
*Individual consideration – applicants are evaluated by personal statement/references/interview in addition to grades
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For more information, click [http://law.robsonhall.com/future-students/juris-doctor-j-d/frequently-asked-questions/ here] <br>
For more information, click [http://robsonhall.ca/faculty_public_data/images/stories/file/career_services/Law%20Bulletin%2010R.pdf here] and go to page 3
 
  
 
==Admission Requirements==
 
==Admission Requirements==
  
===Course and Degree Requirements===
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====Course and Degree Requirements====
*Applicant must have completed at least two years of undergraduate study
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*Degree: Applicant must have completed at least two years of undergraduate study  
**Most students have completed a Bachelor’s degree
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*Required Courses: NA
*No required courses
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*Recommended Courses: NA
For more information, click [http://www.umanitoba.ca/law/newsite/prospective_students.php?page=faq here]
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For more information, click [http://umanitoba.ca/student/admissions/media/law_bulletin.pdf here]
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====GPA====
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*U of  Manitoba uses a 4.5 scale
  
===GPA===
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For more information, click [http://umanitoba.ca/student/admissions/media/law_bulletin.pdf here]
*4.5 scale
 
*GPA contributes to Index Score used to rank applicants
 
*GPA calculation allows some grades to be dropped
 
For more information, click [http://robsonhall.ca/faculty_public_data/images/stories/file/career_services/Law%20Bulletin%2010R.pdf here]  
 
  
===LSAT===
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====LSAT====
*LSAT score contributes to Index Score used to rank applicants
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*LSAT score contributes to 50% of Index Score used to rank applicants
*Must have been written within 5 years of admission
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**No applicants scoring below 150 were admitted in 2012
*For last date to write LSAT, see timeline
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*For 2018 entry: must have been written between June 2013 and December 3, 2017
For more information, click [http://robsonhall.ca/faculty_public_data/images/stories/file/career_services/Law%20Bulletin%2010R.pdf here]
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**No older than 5 years
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**For more information, click [http://umanitoba.ca/student/admissions/media/law_bulletin.pdf here]
  
===Application and Supporting Documents===
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====Supporting Documents====
 
*Faculty of Law application form
 
*Faculty of Law application form
*Interim transcripts (2 copies)
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*Interim transcripts  
*Final transcripts (2 copies)
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*Final transcripts  
 
*Proof of English proficiency (if needed)
 
*Proof of English proficiency (if needed)
 
*For individual consideration category:
 
*For individual consideration category:
**Personal statement (6 copies)
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**Personal statement  
**Résumé (6 copies)
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**Résumé
**Three letters of reference
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**Half-Time Questionnaire (if applicable)
For more information, click [http://robsonhall.ca/faculty_public_data/images/stories/file/career_services/Law%20Bulletin%2010R.pdf here]
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**Letters of reference (3)
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For more information, click [http://umanitoba.ca/student/admissions/media/law_bulletin.pdf  here] <br>
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==Timeline 2019-2020==
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General Timeline
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* Sept. 8th, 2018: Last LSAT for Early Consideration and Scholarships
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* Dec. 1st, 2018: Application Deadline
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*Jan. 26th, 2019: Last LSAT
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*February 1: Document Deadline
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For more information, click [http://umanitoba.ca/student/admissions/media/law_bulletin.pdf here]
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For more information regarding Transfer and Canadian Indigenous Applicants, click [http://umanitoba.ca/student/admissions/media/law_bulletin.pdf here]
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==Interview==
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*Interview invitations will be sent out Mid-February for Individual Consideration applicants
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* Interview invitations will be conducted in March 4 & 5 for Individual Consideration applicants
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For more information, click [http://umanitoba.ca/student/admissions/media/law_bulletin.pdf here]
  
==Timeline admission in 2009==
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==Tuition 2018-2019==
*October 4, 2008 – Last day to take the LSAT in order to be considered for early admission in INDEX category
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*First Year Tuition and Fees (Canadian Student): $12,968
*November 1, 2008 –Deadline to submit application (to enter first year)
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*First Year Tuition and Fees (International Student): $27,566
*November 15, 2008 – Deadline to submit transcripts
 
*December 6, 2008 – Last day to take the LSAT for “individual consideration” category
 
*December 15, 2008 – Deadline to submit references, personal statement, resume
 
*February 7, 2009 – Last day to take the LSAT for INDEX category
 
*Late March, 2009 – Offers of admission made to “individual consideration” candidates
 
*June 15, 2009 – Deadline to submit final transcripts
 
*Early July, 2009 – Offers of admission made to INDEX category candidates
 
For more information, click [http://robsonhall.ca/faculty_public_data/images/stories/file/career_services/Law%20Bulletin%2010R.pdf here]
 
  
==Tuition==
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For More Information, click [http://law.robsonhall.com/future-students/juris-doctor-j-d/cost-of-attendance-j-d/ here]
*Tuition and fees – 8 600 CAD
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For More Information Regarding Financial Aid, click [http://law.robsonhall.com/future-students/juris-doctor-j-d/scholarship-information/ here]
*Books/supplies – 2000 CAD
 
*Total estimated expenses – 17 050 to 23 700 USD
 
*Entrance awards are available
 
For more information, click [[http://robsonhall.ca/faculty_public_data/images/stories/file/career_services/Law%20Bulletin%2010R.pdf here]
 
  
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Contacts

Website: http://law.robsonhall.ca/
Phone: 204.474.6130
Admissions E-Mail: lawadmissions@umanitoba.ca
General Information E-Mail: lawinfo@umanitoba.ca
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

Program Information

  • Juris Doctor - J.D.
  • 3 years in length


Admission statistics

  • Total number of applicants:700-900
  • Class size: 106

There are three (3) categories of admission to first year: Index score category, individual consideration category and Canadian Indigenous Category. For more information, click here

Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Degree: Applicant must have completed at least two years of undergraduate study
  • Required Courses: NA
  • Recommended Courses: NA

For more information, click here

GPA

  • U of Manitoba uses a 4.5 scale

For more information, click here

LSAT

  • LSAT score contributes to 50% of Index Score used to rank applicants
    • No applicants scoring below 150 were admitted in 2012
  • For 2018 entry: must have been written between June 2013 and December 3, 2017
    • No older than 5 years
    • For more information, click here

Supporting Documents

  • Faculty of Law application form
  • Interim transcripts
  • Final transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency (if needed)
  • For individual consideration category:
    • Personal statement
    • Résumé
    • Half-Time Questionnaire (if applicable)
    • Letters of reference (3)

For more information, click here

Timeline 2019-2020

General Timeline

  • Sept. 8th, 2018: Last LSAT for Early Consideration and Scholarships
  • Dec. 1st, 2018: Application Deadline
  • Jan. 26th, 2019: Last LSAT
  • February 1: Document Deadline

For more information, click here For more information regarding Transfer and Canadian Indigenous Applicants, click here

Interview

  • Interview invitations will be sent out Mid-February for Individual Consideration applicants
  • Interview invitations will be conducted in March 4 & 5 for Individual Consideration applicants

For more information, click here

Tuition 2018-2019

  • First Year Tuition and Fees (Canadian Student): $12,968
  • First Year Tuition and Fees (International Student): $27,566

For More Information, click here For More Information Regarding Financial Aid, click here